IBM 48X User Manual
48X/32X/48X Max CD-RW Drive
User’ s Guide
48X/32X/48X Max CD-RW Drive
User’ s Guide
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under the appendixes.
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Contents
Safety: Read first ..........iii
About this book ...........vii
Registering your option ..........vii
Installation and user’s guide ......1
Introduction ..............1
Product description ...........1
Software description ...........2
Before you begin .............2
System requirements...........2
Handling Instructions ..........2
Product views ..............3
Front view of the drive ..........3
Back view of the drive ..........3
Installing the Drive ............4
Step 1. Opening the computer .......4
Step 2. Unpacking the drive ........4
Step 3. Selecting an IDE port ........4
Step 4. Setting the configuration jumper ....4
Step 5. Mounting the drive in the bay .....5
Step 6. Attaching the cables to the drive ....6
Step 7. Completing the hardware installation . . 6
Step 8. Updating your computer configuration . . 6
Step 9. Installing the CD-RW drive software . . . 7
Using CD-R and CD-RW discs ........7
Handling and caring for a CD .......8
Using the drive .............9
Caring for the CD-RW drive ........9
Loading a CD .............9
Ejecting a CD manually .........10
Using the software ...........10
Appendix A. Product specifications . . 13
You cannot format a CD-RW disc ......17
You cannot create a multi-session disc. ....18
You cannot successfully write to a CD-R or
CD-RW disc. .............18
You cannot eject a CD...........18
You cannot read from the CD after successfully
writing to it. .............18
You cannot access the CD-RW drive, or the drive
icon does not display (Windows XP) .....19
The CD cannot be read. .........19
There is no sound from the CD. ......20
The connectors on the audio cables provided do
not fit the connector on your audio adapter. . . 20
You receive ″buffer underrun″ error messages
when copying CDs or making data CDs. . . . 20
Your computer will not shut down or stand by 20
Your computer hangs at boot-up ......20
Appendix C. Customizing the
device-driver configuration settings . . 21
Changing the Auto Insert Notify and DMA
parameters for Windows Me.........21
Changing the DMA parameter setting for Windows
XP.................21
Enabling DMA for Windows 2000 Professional . . 22
Appendix D. Service and Support . . . 23
Online technical support ..........23
Telephone technical support .........23
Appendix E. IBM Statement of Limited
Warranty - Z125-4753-07 - 11/2002 . . . 25
Part 2 - Country-unique Terms........28
Part3-Warranty Information ........
39
Appendix B. Problem solving .....17
Troubleshooting .............17
Your computer or CD-RW drive does not operate
correctly or the busy indicator light does not
come on. ..............17
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Appendix F. Notices .........43
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
statement ...............44
Trademarks ..............47
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About this book
This manual contains instructions for installing, configuring, and troubleshooting
the IBM®48X/32X/48X Max CD-RW Drive. The manual is divided into the
following sections:
Installation and user’s guide
This guide contains the product description and installation instructions in the
following languages:
v Brazilian Portuguese
v Czechoslovakian
v English
v French
v German
v Italian
v Japanese
v Simplified Chinese
v Slovak
v Spanish
v Traditional Chinese
v Turkish
Appendixes
The appendixes contain device-driver special configuration settings and help and
service information. They also contain the product warranties and notices.
Note: The illustrations in this manual might be slightly different from your
hardware.
Registering your option
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you in the future. Your feedback is valuable to us in developing products and
services that are important to you, as well as in developing better ways to
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http://www.ibm.com/pc/register
IBM will send you information and updates on your registered product unless you
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Installation and user’s guide
This section provides the product description, installation instructions, and
instructions for using and maintaining the IBM 48X/32X/48X Max CD-ReWritable
(CD-RW) Drive.
Introduction
This section describes this option and the software that comes with it. This section
also contains some information you will need before you install the option.
Product description
The IBM 48X/32X/48X Max CD-RW Drive can write and read CD-RW and
CD-Recordable (CD-R) discs, and can read mass-produced stamped CDs. CDs
created with this drive are compatible with Multi-Read CD-ROM and DVD-ROM
drives that can read CD-RW discs and other media, and with older non-Multi-Read
CD-ROM drives that can read only CD-R and CD-ROM discs.
The drive can write to a CD-R disc at up to 48 times the standard CD-ROM speed,
recording data at up to 7200 KB
80-minute CD-R disc in a little more than three minutes. The drive writes to
CD-RW and CD-R discs at different speeds. The drive can write to an ultra-speed
CD-RW disc at up to 32 times the standard CD-ROM speed, recording data at up
to 4800 KB per second. At this rate, the drive can record an 80-minute CD-RW disc
in less than four minutes. The drive can also read data at up to 48 times the
standard CD-ROM speed.
This drive incorporates EasyWrite technology. EasyWrite is an open industry
standard created to make CD-RW easier to use. Benefits include background
formatting and physical defect management by the drive. For more information, go
to www.mt-rainier.org.
The CD-RW drive can be installed only in a computer that uses the integrated
drive electronics (IDE) or the enhanced IDE (EIDE) architecture.
In addition to this manual, provided on the User’s Guide and Software CD, the
option kit includes:
v 48X/32X/48X Max CD-RW drive
v One audio cable
v Four mounting screws
v One IDE cable
v Laser Safety Guide
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per second. At this rate, the drive can record an
Contact your place of purchase if an item is missing or damaged. Be sure to retain
your proof of purchase. It might be required to receive warranty service. See
Appendix E, “IBM Statement of Limited Warranty - Z125-4753-07 - 11/2002”, on
page 25 for warranty information.
1. KB equals approximately 1024 bytes when referring to data transfer speeds.
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Software description
The User’s Guide and Software CD contains the following software:
v IBM RecordNow: With RecordNow, you can record your own CDs in a variety
v IBM Drive Letter Access (DLA): You can use DLA to access your CD-RW drive
v UDF Reader: You can use the UDF Reader to read CDs you wrote with DLA in
Before you begin
Read the following information before you start your installation. You must
complete the following steps to install the drive:
1. Determine which IDE port to use and the corresponding configuration setting.
2. Place or change the configuration jumper on the drive (you might need to
3. Install the drive in a drive bay.
4. Configure the system.
5. Install software.
of ways. You can use the CD copier function to make backup copies of your
CDs, or you can make data CDs from files on your hard disk drive. You can
create audio CDs from MP3 files or from other audio CDs. RecordNow can also
create disk images on your hard drive and record previously created disc images
to CD.
using a drive letter. You can copy files to recordable media using the windows
command line or by using the drag-and-drop method.
other PCs.
make changes to the configuration jumpers of other devices).
If you do not understand these procedures or are unsure about your ability to
perform all the procedures described, contact a qualified computer technician to
install the CD-RW drive for you.
System requirements
Before you begin installing the drive, be sure your computer meets the following
system requirements.
v Minimum microprocessor: Intel
v Minimum RAM: 32 MB
v Available IDE connection
v Available internal power connection
v Available 5.25-in. drive bay
v One of the following operating systems:
– Microsoft
– Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional
– Microsoft Windows XP
You might need a flathead or Phillips screwdriver to complete the installation. You
might also need to refer to the documentation that comes with your computer. Be
sure to have this documentation available.
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Windows®Millennium Edition (Me)
Handling Instructions
To protect your CD-RW drive during installation, observe the following
precautions:
v Handle the drive with care. Dropping or jarring the drive can damage the
components inside the drive housing.
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Pentium®processor (or the equivalent)
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Product views
Front view of the drive
v Keep the CD-RW drive in its antistatic bag until you are ready to install the
drive in your computer. Limit your movement. Movement can cause static
electricity buildup.
v Do not force insertion of the power cable. Doing so might damage the connector
or the drive.
The following sections illustrate the front and back views of the CD-RW drive.
Refer to the following illustration to identify parts that might be referred to in the
installation instructions.
ReWriteable
HiSpeed
Note: Front bezel design might be different (varies by supplier).
1Busy indicator: This light comes on when the drive reads from, writes to, or
plays a CD.
2CD tray: Use this tray to load and unload a CD.
3Manual-eject hole: This hole provides access to the eject mechanism to remove
a CD from the drive when normal ejection procedures do not work.
4Eject/Load button: When pushed, this button opens or closes the CD tray.
Back view of the drive
Refer to the following illustration to identify parts that might be referred to in the
installation instructions.
1Reserved
2Audio-out connector: Use this connector to attach the CD-RW drive to a sound
adapter.
3Configuration pins: These pins are used to set the drive configuration.
4IDE connector: Use this connector to attach the CD-RW drive to the IDE cable.
5DC-power connector: Use this connector to attach the CD-RW drive to the
computer power supply cable.
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Installing the Drive
To install the drive into your computer, do the following:
Step 1. Opening the computer
To open your computer, do the following:
1. Turn off the computer and all attached devices.
2. Unplug the power cords for the computer and all attached devices.
3. Remove the cover from the computer. See the documentation for your
computer for instructions on removing the cover.
Step 2. Unpacking the drive
To unpack the drive, do the following:
1. In order to discharge any accumulated static electricity, touch an unpainted
metal surface for at least two seconds. Take the bag that the drive is packed in
and touch the bag to an unpainted metal surface for at least two seconds.
2. Remove the drive from the bag.
If you must put the drive down, place the antistatic bag on a flat padded surface,
and place the drive on the bag with the component side facing up.
Step 3. Selecting an IDE port
Newer computers typically have two IDE ports. If your computer has two IDE
ports, use the secondary IDE port to connect the CD-RW drive. Typically the
secondary IDE port is adjacent to the primary IDE port that connects to your hard
disk drive. The IDE port you select and the cable position you select determine
which configuration jumper setting you use for the drive. See “Step 4. Setting the
configuration jumper” for instructions on setting the configuration jumper.
v If you have two IDE ports, connect the CD-RW drive to the secondary IDE port
with the IDE cable that comes with your drive. If the CD-RW drive is the only
device on the secondary IDE port, you will use the master configuration setting.
If there is another device on the secondary port in addition to the CD-RW drive,
you will use the slave configuration setting.
v If you must attach the CD-RW drive to the same IDE port as a faster device,
such as a hard disk drive, use the slave setting for the CD-RW drive and the
master setting for the faster device. In some instances, the hard disk drive might
require a master-with-slave-present setting when another device on the same
cable is configured as a slave. For further information on setting configuration
jumpers on other devices, see the documentation that came with your computer
or with the device in question.
v Some non-IBM computers support the cable-select setting, where the position of
the device on the cable determines whether a device is master or slave. See the
documentation that comes with your computer to determine if your computer
supports this setting.
Step 4. Setting the configuration jumper
The following illustration shows the master 1 setting, the slave 2 setting, and
the cable-select 3setting. Configure the CD-RW drive by placing a jumper over
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one pair of pins corresponding to the setting you chose in Step 3.
v If you are configuring the drive as master, set the jumper to the master 1
device setting. (This is how the drive is set when it is shipped.) If there is a
second device on the IDE port, check that the device is configured as slave.
v If you are configuring the drive as slave, set the jumper to the slave 2device
setting. Check that the other device on the IDE port is configured as master (or
master-with-slave-present).
v If you are configuring the drive as cable-select, set the jumper to the cable-select
3 device setting. If there is another device on the IDE port, check that the
device is also configured for cable-select.
Step 5. Mounting the drive in the bay
Attention: Be sure to use the mounting screws in the option package when you
are driving screws directly into the drive. Using screws that are too long might
damage the drive.
You can mount the CD-RW drive in the computer either horizontally or vertically.
If you mount the drive vertically, you must secure any CDs you place into the
drive before you close the drive tray, or the CD-RW drive will not be able to read
the CD properly. For further instructions on securing your CDs in a vertically
mounted drive, see “Loading a CD” on page 9.
1. Slide the drive into the bay. Your computer might have specific required
procedures for installing storage devices. Refer to the documentation that came
with your computer for further instructions.
2. Align the drive-bay screw holes with the threaded holes in the drive housing or
mounting bracket. Be sure to use the mounting screws provided with this
drive. Using the wrong size screws might damage the drive. Thread the screws
in loosely to check their position. Usually two screws are used on each side.
3. Check to ensure that the alignment is correct, and then tighten the screws to
secure the drive. Do not overtighten.
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Step 6. Attaching the cables to the drive
Connect the cables to the CD-RW drive as follows:
1. If you want to connect the CD-RW drive to your sound adapter or to the sound
function on your system board, locate the included audio cables and determine
which cable best fits the CD audio-in port on your sound adapter. Connect one
end of the selected audio cable to the CD-RW drive audio-out connector 1,
and the other end of the cable to your sound adapter CD audio-in port. Save
the other cable in case you use a different sound adapter in the future.
Note: Some computers have a smaller connector that is incompatible with the
included audio cable. If your computer has this kind of connector, you
must purchase a new audio cable.
2. Attach a 40-pin IDE-cable connector 2 to the IDE connector on the drive.
Align the cable so that the color-coded edge is closest to the power cable
connector 3. Use the IDE cable provided with this option if there is no cable
attached to the IDE port or if there is only one device connector on the IDE
cable. If you use the included IDE cable, attach one end of the cable to your
system board IDE port or to your IDE adapter, and the other end of the IDE
cable to the CD-RW drive.
3. Locate one of the available power cables attached to your computer power
source. Attach the four-pin power cable 3 to the CD-RW drive DC power
connector.
Step 7. Completing the hardware installation
To complete the hardware installation, do the following:
1. Be sure that the drive is securely mounted and the connectors are firmly
attached.
2. Be sure the cables do not interfere with the computer cover and do not block
any fan blade or air-flow paths.
3. Reinstall the computer cover.
4. Reconnect all devices and check any devices that might have become
disconnected, such as the keyboard, mouse, and monitor.
5. Connect all power cords to electrical outlets.
Step 8. Updating your computer configuration
After you have completed the hardware installation, restart your computer.
Usually, the configuration-setup information screen is displayed when you turn on
your computer. If you do not see this screen, check your computer documentation
for information about accessing the configuration or setup utility program.
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To see the configuration information for most IBM computers, press F1 during
startup when the IBM graphic displays in the upper right corner of the screen.
When you have finished reviewing the information, save the changes and exit.
Step 9. Installing the CD-RW drive software
The User’s Guide and Software CD contains two software applications for use with
the CD writing functions of your CD-RW drive:
v IBM RecordNow
v IBM Drive Letter Access (DLA)
There is another application that will be useful in some circumstances.
v UDF Reader
For more information on these applications, see “Software description” on page 2.
To install these applications, do the following:
1. Insert the User’s Guide and Software CD into your CD-RW drive.
2. If the CD starts automatically, follow the on-screen instructions. If it does not
start automatically, do the following:
a. Click Start->Run and type e:\engage.bat where e is the letter of your
CD-ROM drive.
b. Click OK.
3. Select your language.
4. Select the application you want to install.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
Using CD-R and CD-RW discs
The CD-RW drive can write to both CD-R and CD-RW discs. CD-RW discs can be
erased and reused many times, while CD-R discs can be written to only once.
Carefully handle and clean discs, especially writable media types such as CD-R
and CD-RW discs, so that they remain readable. You can prolong the life of your
discs by using the following precautions:
v Always store CD-ROMs in their original packaging
v Always store CD-ROMs out of direct sunlight
v Always store CD-ROMs away from direct heat sources
v Remove CD-ROMs from the computer when not in use
v Check CD-ROM for cracks BEFORE each use
v DO NOT force CD-ROMs into the computer/packaging
v DO NOT bend or flex CD-ROMs
Notes:
1. CD-R discs are playable on most audio CD players. CD-RW discs are playable
only on some audio CD players.
2. Some consumer audio players will only play discs recorded on media labelled
specifically for audio.
3. CD-R media is rated by write-speed. For 48x write mode, 48x media is
required. For best results, limit write-speed to the media speed rating. The
Record Now Software included in the option kit will allow you to limit the
maximum recording speed.
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4. CD-RW media is also rated by write-speed. The IBM 48X/32X/48X Max
CD-RW drive supports writing only CD-RW discs rated at 4x or higher. The
maximum write speed will be printed on the media packaging or the disc itself.
5. The following table shows the compatibility matrix for ultra, high, and
low-speed CD-RW media:
Media Rating Write
No rating, 2x
Not supported
Multispeed, 1x2x4x, 4x, 1x-4x
High Speed, 4x-10x, 4x-12x, 8-10x
Ultra Speed, 16x-24x, 32x
Handling and caring for a CD
CDs are high-density media that must be handled with care and kept clean to
ensure that they remain readable. These precautions will help to prolong the life of
your CDs.
Attention: Wiping a CD using a circular motion might cause loss of data.
Yes
Yes
Yes
Attention: Do not use CDs that have cracks.
v Handle the CD by the edges or by the center hole. Do not touch the surface of
the CD.
v To remove dust or fingerprints, wipe the CD from the center to the edge with a
soft, lint-free cloth.
v Do not write on the surface.
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